The rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges July 2008 through June 2009.
|
Heart Failure Quality Report |
SSM
St. Mary's Health Ctr. |
MO
Average |
National
Average |
|
| Discharge Instructions The percentage of eligible heart failure patients who received discharge instructions. |
90% |
76% |
78% |
| Left Ventricle Evaluation: The percentage of eligible heart failure patients who received an evaluation of how well the left side of the heart is pumping blood. |
100% |
88% |
90% |
| ACE Inhibitor or ARBs: The percentage of eligible heart failure patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD) who received an ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor or ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker) on discharge. |
98% |
90% |
90% |
| Smoking cessation counseling: The percentage of eligible heart attack patients with a history of smoking cigarettes who were given information or counseling to help them quit smoking. |
100% |
91% |
92% |